1966 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1966 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Democrat Harold Hughes defeated Republican nominee William G. Murray with 55.34% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 6, 1966.

Candidates

 * Harold Hughes, incumbent Governor

Candidates

 * William G. Murray, Iowa State University Professor of Economics
 * Robert K. Beck, former State Representative

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Harold Hughes, Democratic
 * William G. Murray, Republican

Other candidates
 * David B. Quiner, Independent
 * Charles Sloca, Independent